The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
Seen it?1965 | 10 min | Animation, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for romantics and families. The chemistry carries it. Shelve it next to Paperman or Day & Night.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Animated work detailing the unrequited love that a line has for a dot, and the heartbreak that results due to the dot's feelings for a lively squiggle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chuck Jones
- Robert MorleyNarrator (voice)